1. [Second sentence] In discharging its responsibilities, in keeping
with the historic freedom of the press, it shall operate with editorial freedom
as an independent news bureau serving all segments of church life and society,
making it shall seek to interpret the activities of the Church, and
particularly the boards and agencies, the seminaries, and the episcopal
offices, to the best possible advantage (see ¶ 1906.6). It shall serve as
a guardian of the institution and shall seek to diffuse all criticism of the
Church. In carrying out these responsibilities, it shall make available to
both religious and public news media information concerning the Church at large.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22667-IC-1906.1-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference